Great Things That Happen to Your Life When You Stop Dieting

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Did you know that dieting makes some people gain weight? Anyone who has ever backslid, yo-yo’d or tried a dozen different ones knows that diets don’t always work. Sometimes it’s the fault of the particular diet, sometimes it’s our own missteps. And whether or not it’s working, being hungry all the time while you try and change your eating habits can make even the strongest of people a little miserable.

That’s why taking a break from your diet, whether it’s just briefly or when you’re done for good, feels so great. And those good feelings aren’t just based on the fact that you can stop feeling so restricted in what you consume. Coming off of a diet can do great things for your mood, your health and even your waistline. So if you’re thinking about it, there are lots of reasons why it might just be a great idea to give yourself a break from consistent food restrictions.

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You’ve Gained a Little Weight

That’s not always a bad thing. Sometimes having a little extra meat on you looks better than looking like you could stand to eat some meat.

You’re a Better Dinner Companion

You don’t realize how much time you spend asking the waiter what is in everything and if there is a healthier way to make it until you stop doing it. And now that you’re not taking part in the fast that requires you to only consume fruits and vegetables, you can even have a few drinks with friends.

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You Might Lose Weight Too

Some people do better when they’re not counting every calorie.

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You Learn to Listen to Your Body

Instead of letting a calorie counter app tell you whether you’re hungry or not, you listen to what your body is telling you.

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You Start Cooking Again

The good kind of cooking that’s not afraid of a little butter. And you learn that eating healthy home-cooked meals keeps you fuller longer than snacking on diet food that’s actually full of calories you can pack on fast.

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You Can Rock Your Clothes Longer

Now that your weight isn’t yo-yoing you can splurge on jeans in your size (without worrying that you might be a different size next month).

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You Feel Smarter Than Ever

A diet can give you serious brain fog. The kind that you don’t even notice until you’re thinking clearly and remembering more after the fact.

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You Can Rearrange Your Priorities

Because there are more important things in life than what you are or aren’t eating — and now you have time to put your efforts into them.

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You Can Do Some Investigating

When a lot of people say goodbye to the diet cycle, they can focus on why they eat instead of what they eat. And that can help more than tracking calories.

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You Say Goodbye to Binge Eating

That uncontrollable urge to overeat is sometimes caused by not eating enough.

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You Can Teach Better Eating Habits

And those around you will learn how to eat healthier consistently, that way everyone can say goodbye to dieting for good.

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You Have More Energy

Now that you’re getting the fuel you need to make the most of your day, things are looking up.

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You Feel at Peace With Your Body

Now that you’re not fighting it all the time to bend to your will, it’s easier to learn what your body needs and how to love it.